Monthly Archives: May 2007

There’s an east wind coming all the same, such a wind as never blew on England yet..

Posted on 28th May 2007 by Mintball

From Cowley Tunnel No 33 (northern entrance) to Tom’s Moorings, a distance of 14 miles, 2¼ flg and 5 locks. After the rain and wind that had made Sunday one of those days that make you wonder why you go … Continue reading →

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And it shall rain for ever and ever….

Posted on 28th May 2007 by Mintball

From Penkridge Visitor Moorings (above lock) to Cowley Tunnel No 33 (northern entrance), a distance of 22 miles, 7½ flg and 8 locks. Well what can be said about Sunday 27th of May 2007 that doesn’t involve lots of descriptions … Continue reading →

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North by North East

Posted on 26th May 2007 by Mintball

From Hunting Bridge No 7 to Penkridge Visitor Moorings (above lock), a distance of 13 miles, 2¼ flg and 7 locks. Saturday was one of those days that makes boating worth the hassle of keeping a boat. The sun was … Continue reading →

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Due South

Posted on 25th May 2007 by Mintball

From Tom’s Moorings to Hunting Bridge No 7, a distance of 23 miles, 7¼ flg and 6 locks. We had arrived at the mooring on Thursday evening – it took 90 minutes from Cheltenham and we used the motorway (M5 … Continue reading →

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